Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Consumer spending up nearly 2 percent in May, goods in demand
Dutch household consumption rose by 1.8 percent in May compared to the previous year, driven primarily by an increase in spending on goods. This growth follows a 1 percent increase in consumption reco...
Formula 1 Zandvoort 2026: this is the schedule
The 2026 Formula 1 race weekend in Zandvoort is scheduled to take place from August 21 to 23. This final event at the circuit will feature various activities, including the first-ever F1 Sprint in the...
Yuppenskelter or Biro? Name and rules for microcars remain too unclear
Research by the Vervoerregio Amsterdam reveals that 45 percent of mini-car drivers are unfamiliar with traffic regulations, leading to safety concerns. The organization and local officials are calling...
More large deposit machines installed, users are positive
The number of large bulk deposit machines capable of processing dozens of bottles simultaneously is increasing rapidly in the Netherlands. Eighty new machines were installed in the first half of this ...
Maurice de Hond calls corona hearings 'terrible' but will attend, Mona Keijzer also to be questioned today
Maurice de Hond and Mona Keijzer are scheduled to testify before the parliamentary inquiry committee regarding the Dutch government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. While the inquiry highlights...
Cabinet may force companies to produce for defense if necessary
The Dutch government is introducing a new law that allows them to compel specific companies to produce essential goods for the military during emergency situations. Under this legislation, the cabinet...
Daley Blind (36) begins third spell at Ajax, one-year contract
36-year-old defender Daley Blind has returned to Ajax after signing a one-year contract. The Amsterdam native will play his upcoming matches at the Johan Cruijff Arena.
Plenty of Turkish weapons in Europe, but true cooperation with EU remains far off
The European defense industry needs strengthening, and Turkey has offered its support to Brussels in this effort. However, the European Union has not yet fully utilized this opportunity, potentially h...
Mobile internet usage is declining, except at hacked Odido, which also seems to be gaining customers again
Recent research shows that smartphone data usage in the Netherlands slightly declined during the beginning of the year. However, Odido experienced an increase in data usage and a recovery in customer ...
European Parliament introduces stricter social security rules
The European Parliament has adopted new regulations aimed at combating social security fraud and improving cross-border cooperation among EU member states. These measures also focus on ensuring that w...
From Waalre and Deurne to Barneveld: towns outside the Randstad to see fastest growth by 2050
The Netherlands is projected to reach 19.6 million inhabitants by 2050, requiring significant housing expansion. While cities in the Randstad will grow, rural areas and towns outside this region are e...
New forecast: 4,320 new homes in Haarlem over the next five years, thousands more needed by 2050
A new report from research firm ABF forecasts that 4,320 new homes will be completed in Haarlem over the next five years. To accommodate continued population growth, thousands of additional residentia...
The secret of political reporter Hoedeman: Lunches, listening and laying lines
Long-time political reporter Hoedeman is reflecting on a career that spanned six prime ministers and the fall of eight cabinets. Having started his career before the fall of the Berlin Wall, he remain...
Permit granted for new data center in Amsterdam Southeast
A building permit has been issued for the first tower of a major Equinix data center in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, as the application preceded a local construction moratorium. While the facility is slated fo...
Small business owner stops sustainability efforts: Investments often cannot even be recouped
Data from Statistics Netherlands indicates a decline in sustainability investments among Dutch businesses, falling to 61 percent this year. Small and medium-sized enterprises are primarily responsible...
From webshop to lender: bol launches its own buy now, pay later service
Bol has established a separate credit company to manage its 'pay later' payment option. The e-commerce retailer intends to offer this service to other online stores in the future to expand consumer pa...
Young people no longer prefer working in hospitality during the summer
As the summer holidays begin in Northern Netherlands, student seasonal jobs remain a popular solution to labor shortages. However, there is a noticeable shift in preferences as young people are increa...
Placing youth center in Zandvoort proves difficult: supplier gets stuck in the dunes
The first of two youth meeting spots finally arrived in Zandvoort on Wednesday after an eighteen-month delay caused by permit issues. The delivery process faced further difficulty when the supplier's ...
Municipalities after minister's invitation: we are working on shelter spaces
Several municipalities in the Netherlands are working to address shortages in asylum seeker housing after being summoned by the Ministry of Asylum and Migration for failing to meet the distribution la...
Delays and fewer trains due to switch failure between Amsterdam Central and Schiphol
A switch failure between Amsterdam Centraal and Schiphol Airport is causing train delays and a reduced service frequency. Commuters are advised to expect disruptions as a result of the infrastructure ...
Bridge Club Haarlem-Noord celebrates 90th anniversary: We are the friendliest club in Haarlem
Bridgeclub Haarlem-Noord is celebrating its 90th anniversary. The club, which considers itself the most convivial in the city, looks back on its long history filled with various anecdotes about its me...
Dennis Kroet and Wendy Kraaijpoel choose Castricum: 'You can feel the mud oozing between your toes. Brrr'
Dennis Kroet and Wendy Kraaijpoel from Zaandam prefer spending time at the beach in Castricum. They find it a pleasant alternative to busier locations like Bloemendaal and Zandvoort.
Malaise in our shopping basket due to soaring prices: we are buying less and are forced to choose cheaper brands
Dutch consumers are purchasing fewer groceries and opting for cheaper brands due to persistent high inflation over the past three years. Retail revenue growth is currently being driven by price increa...
Prison sentences for severe child abuse in Utrecht
The court in Utrecht has sentenced a 37-year-old mother and her 42-year-old friend to prison for the severe abuse of two children. The women were ordered to pay damages to the victims, who were 6 and ...
ECB wants banks to create action plans against AI cyber threats
The European Central Bank is urging financial institutions to develop strategic action plans to counter the increasing cybersecurity risks posed by advanced AI systems. The regulator specifically high...
Princess Amalia to begin training with Royal Netherlands Navy after summer break
Crown Princess Amalia will begin an internship with the Royal Netherlands Navy following the summer break. This placement is part of her educational program at the Defensity College, as announced by t...
Former Zoetermeer primary school janitor sentenced to 7 years in prison
A 58-year-old former primary school janitor from Zoetermeer has been sentenced to seven years in prison and compulsory treatment for sexually abusing six young children. The court found that he secret...
Writer and poet Frida Vogels dies at 96
Dutch writer and poet Frida Vogels has passed away in Bologna at the age of 96. Known for her book series 'De harde kern,' she had resided in Italy since the 1950s.
Laura Bakker to star as Princess Margarita in Mabel & Margarita series
Actress Laura Bakker has been cast as Princess Margarita in the upcoming drama series Mabel & Margarita. The series is a spin-off of the show Máxima and will be available on the streaming service Vid...
Frida Vogels (96), author of De harde kern, has died
Dutch writer Frida Vogels, best known for her book series De harde kern, has passed away at the age of 96. She died on Monday in Bologna, Italy, where she had resided since the 1950s.